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  1. UnckleBob

    Sierra introduces the Matchking X

    It will be interesting to see if it takes off. With no heavy for caliber 277 bullets or and 6mm bullets, I am not a near term buyer.
  2. UnckleBob

    Sold Tikka 6.5PRC Roughtech

    $750 shipped from my FFL to yours. Very nice Tikka 6.5 PRC Lite with less than 50 rounds on it. The only flaw is the leftover thread locker on top of the receiver from when I removed the rail. You may be able to remove it, but I could not without risking the blued finish. Shipping to lower...
  3. UnckleBob

    Wood Stock with CF Barrel

    Simple question: does anyone else have a hunting rifle sporting a wood stock AND a carbon fiber barrel? When my new 6ARC arrived today, I realized I haven't seen a wood/CF combo before. I didn't want a cheap plastic stock and feel a CF stock wasn't needed in a light rifle. I got the CF...
  4. UnckleBob

    I know nothing - first backpack.

    My daughter has set herself a goal of going Elk hunting in the next 3 years. She is a very fit mid-teenager who wants to start seriously backpacking this year. Rather than buy her a backpacking pack now and a hunting pack, I would like to get her a hunting backpack. 1) What would be a good...
  5. UnckleBob

    7 BC Pistol

    Apparently, the recoil isn't "that" bad.
  6. UnckleBob

    Honing & Polishing a Chamber

    My X-Bolt was having problems extracting fired cases. Since they fed perfectly, I assumed something was wrong with the extractor. Browning told me to take it to an authorized repair center for a warranty repair. When I got it back, they told me a couple of things: 1) some gunk and debris...
  7. UnckleBob

    223 reloading and bolt guns

    In the past, my reloading for 223 was loaded to be as cheap as possible while still being legal at my local range (no FMJ). - As long as my ammo function in my range toy AR’s, I was happy. - factory ammo was used for self defense. Recently, I bought a Tikka 223 to try to test what all the...
  8. UnckleBob

    Influencer - Bad Shots

    I think both these shots were stupid. My Opinion: He never gave either buck time to give him a full broadside shot. The shot from the 22 CM was basically in the ass. A good hunter would have taken their time.
  9. UnckleBob

    Leica Amplus 2.5-15x56i Experience ??

    I need a new scope for a new rifle I bought. The Amplus has everything I want in terms of features for a hunting scope. But, I won't be scaling mountains or hanging around in artic conditions. Does anyone have experience with the Leica? I was looking at a Swaro Z5, but reviews are mixed...
  10. UnckleBob

    223 69g TMK: best powder

    I bought a Tikka 223. I managed to get a couple boxes of 69g TMK bullets to load up. While I will do more testing after the season, I want to test one powder in one range session in hopes of getting decent velocity and accuracy (Moment of Deer at <250 yds). I don't have the time to do much...
  11. UnckleBob

    Nightforce SHV Reticle Advice

    I am thinking of buying a NF SHV in 4- p14, but haven't decided on the appropriate hunting reticle. I am looking for a scope that is tough and SFP. I might take some longer shots, but this will never be used for ELR hunting or competition. My main concern is finding a reticle that has an...
  12. UnckleBob

    TIKKA Stainless - Phasing it out?

    I ordered a 223 T3x Lite with a stainless action and barrel today. While I was looking for what I wanted, it appeared to me that Tikka was rapidly switching to blued everything with cerakote used for fancier models. https://choose.tikka.fi/usa Why did I buy the Tikka? - 223 is a cheap way to...
  13. UnckleBob

    277 kill anything thread

    I just bought a 6.8W with plans to use it this year. Hopefully, I can contribute to this thread soon. With 270 Winchesters slaying game for 100 years, I thought I would like to see some .277 photos to make the .223 fans think twice.
  14. UnckleBob

    Browning X-Bolt - Metric Threads for cans

    I am seriously considering buying a Winchester XPR (towards their high end) or an X bolt. I am still deciding what model fits my budget and goals. Ideally, I will find something 22," light, coated barrel and action. As I am narrowing down my choices, I have come upon a couple of models with...
  15. UnckleBob

    280 AI - Light & Fast Loads

    I do not expect to take any LR shots (greater than 400yds) at game anytime soon. Consequently, I do not feel the need for a high BC heavy for caliber bullets. Has anyone used a non copper lightweight (<140g) to take medium (deer sized game) with success? I don't want to use a varmint bullet.
  16. UnckleBob

    Carbon Wrapped Barrel Pecking Order?

    If one was looking to buy a carbon wrapped barrel, is there some sort of tier/cost pecking order I should be considering when I start looking at a new build. My wife and I drive a Toyota and an Accord if that gives you an idea of what tier products I typically look for. Even if I had the cash...
  17. UnckleBob

    Best Powders: Short Barrel 270+280AI

    I am the proud owner of two rifles I assembled that have 20" barrels. One is a 270 (cheap to shoot and plenty for deer) and a 280AI (exotic project). Normally, I would look at reloading manuals and start with the temperature stable powders with the best velocities. But, I suspect the best...
  18. UnckleBob

    Need Help: SFP Hunting Scope w/exposed turrets.

    A few years ago, my doctors found a tumor in my head that pushing my leye out of my head. The surgery went well, but my vision is a mess. I still see ok, but it is harder to focus Long story short: - I cannot use a FFP for (cannot see the reticle well enough at lower powers) hunting. - While...
  19. UnckleBob

    Sold Nosler 280AI Brass - New

    First, I have two boxes of unfired Nosler brass. One box is still sealed. On the other box, I took out one piece of brass to take measurements. All 50 pieces of unfired brass are in the box. Finally, I have 20 rounds of 1x fired Nosler 280 AI which will be included with the sale. All of...
  20. UnckleBob

    Coyote Hunting Fur

    First of all, I have no qualms about shooting the noxious beasts. I just don't have the opportunity to hunt them. Question: when I read about coyote hunters, I often read that they want to preserve the pelt. Why? I have never seen any product sold as having coyote fur.

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